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Star Renegades Comes to Consoles This Month

2020/11/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News

An intergalactic rebellion against the Imperium has been raging on PC, but you can bring the fight to consoles when Star Renegades launches on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Game Pass on November 19. PlayStation®4 players will be able to join the battle on November 25.

Star Renegades is the tactical, turn-based roguelite RPG from Massive Damage Games and Raw Fury which launched to huge acclaim last month on PC via Steam, GOG.com, Windows 10 and Xbox Game Pass for PC. Lead a ragtag squad of rebels through detailed landscapes on a perilous mission to bring down the empire.

Star Renegades delivers a challenging fusion of fast-paced, dynamic, turn-based combat with a procedurally generated campaign. Each playthrough offers a unique strategic challenge with enemies that are more than just trash to farm, but intelligent adversaries that evolve and move up in ranks as you play.

To learn more, visit http://starrenegades.com.

House Flipper VR Steam Launch Trailer

2020/11/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

After months of improvement and polishing, House Flipper VR is ready to take on Steam! If you’re a fan of flipping fixer-uppers and going crazy with your own interior design ideas, then you should try doing it in virtual reality! It doesn’t matter if you’ve ever played the original game before, as House Flipper VR is a completely standalone project made from scratch!

House Flipper VR will become available on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1194700/House_Flipper_VR/) starting November 5th.

“We’ve now created two versions of House Flipper VR. There’s the Oculus Quest version and the Steam one. The difference lies in the graphics style, which is substantially more detailed in the Steam version. We’ve also made sure to put lots of effort into optimization, so that not only the highest-end VR systems can run the game smoothly. Overall, the development process was planned very carefully to allow us easier creation of regular updates in the future.” Said Patryk Czajka, leader of the VR development team.

House Flipper VR gives the player a unique chance to become a one-person renovation crew and take care of neglected fixer-uppers. This can all be experienced in a VR environment that offers the player a chance to fully enjoy the life of a flipper.

The Steam version of House Flipper VR will be available on November 5th for $19.99! Don’t miss out! You’ll love the opportunity to enjoy makeovers using your VR goggles!

We wish you happy flipping in the world of virtual reality!

Sniper Elite 4 First Nintendo Switch Gameplay Trailer

2020/11/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

Sniper Elite 4 is ready to march onto Switch, and owners can now pre-order it on the Nintendo eShop at a special 15% discount ahead of launch.

Independent UK studio Rebellion has fired off the world-first gameplay trailer to celebrate the news. The brand new footage showcases the thrilling stealth action, authentic sniping freedom, massive maps and wealth of strategic options that make Sniper Elite 4 the genre-defining World War 2 shooter of a generation.

More than 15 million players have already enjoyed the award-winning, BAFTA-nominated stealth and sniping freedom of Sniper Elite 4. On Switch, players can look forward to a host of exclusive new features including:

  • Motion aim with gyroscopic controls
  • HD rumble support – feel your heartbeat and bullet impacts
  • Local play – play in co-op or multiplayer with up to 4 players on the same network
  • Pro Controller support – take your precision up a level

Sniper Elite 4 lands on Switch on November 17th, both in digital and boxed editions.

For more information, please visit Sniper.com

Pure Pool Release Date Announced

2020/11/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

Ripstone Games today announced that its acclaimed cue sports simulation Pure Pool is available to pre-order on the eShop for Nintendo Switch, ahead of its release on November 17th. Pre-orders of Pure Pool include a 20% discount for the game, available between now and launch. When Pure Pool launches on Nintendo Switch later this month, the game will retail for £12.49/$14.99/€14.99.

On Nintendo Switch Pure Pool offers up the definitive cue sports experience, rolling the base game and all snooker DLC into one cue-tastic package. Ripstone have also prepared a new gameplay video of Pure Pool running on Nintendo Switch at 1080p and 60 frames per second to provide an exclusive look at what to expect when the game launches on November 17th.

“We’ve had an amazing reaction to our initial announcement of Pure Pool coming to Nintendo Switch,” said Hollie Pattison of Ripstone Games. “The game runs like a dream on Switch and really delivers the ultimate billiards experience on the platform. We’ve prepared a new video that shows off the game in all its glory and we hope everyone is excited to grab their Switch and play some frames on November 17th!”

The Nintendo Switch edition of Pure Pool offers players a no-compromise experience, taking full advantage of the platform in every way possible. Pure Pool is a technical marvel, running at 1080p docked and 720p handheld with all of the game’s high end visual features, all at a solid 60 frames per second. Offering the full range of control options supported by the Nintendo Switch, Pure Pool’s myriad of playstyles ensures that whatever the setup, players will be cueing up and potting balls in no time.

Featuring a single-player campaign, skill-based challenges, unlockable customisation options and multiple modes of pool and snooker including Killer and American 8 Ball, Pure Pool has players covered with more modes and options than you can shake a cue at. The Campaign Mode tracks progress from Amateur right through to Master difficulty, with players facing off against a series of opponents from pro players, to pool club sharks looking for an easy hustle. Players that make it to the top will either reign supreme or go down in a baize of glory!

Pure Pool also offers a huge range of additional modes, playstyles and challenges. With exhilarating fast-paced modes such as Speed Pot, Checkpoint and Royal Rumble, alongside the skill based challenges of Snooker Colours, Perfect Potter and Breakpoint, Pure Pool offers something for everyone. With global online leaderboards thrown into the mix, the competition to pocket the top spot has never been fiercer.

Pure Pool on Switch features a host of local and online multiplayer modes, including Cross-Play support with Steam and the option to play online against stored DNA player profiles. Global leaderboards and rankings allow players to track their performance across the Pure Pool player base whilst challenging members of the global community in Free-play, Two-player, Leagues, 8-ball, 9-ball, Blackball, Killer and Accumulator modes. All snooker content from the original Pure Pool DLC is included too, complete with online and local support for anyone that prefers the stricter rules of the gentleman’s game.

Follow Ripstone Games on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RipstoneGames

Everspace 2 Delayed to January

2020/11/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

ROCKFISH Games has announced in their latest Kickstarter update that the Steam Early Access launch of their highly anticipated upcoming space looter shooter EVERSPACE™ 2 is being delayed to January.

“Porting the original EVERSPACE to last-gen consoles was quite a challenge for us back in the day, so we can only imagine what a challenge it must be to bring a massive title like Cyberpunk 2077 to Xbox One and PlayStation 4,” says Michael Schade, CEO & co-founder of ROCKFISH Games. “Unfortunately, this is also a major blow for any other game that was scheduled during that week. We know from our community that there is quite an audience overlap between the two titles, so we decided to get out of the way and push back our release to January. We are aware that EVERSPACE 2 fans will be unhappy, but competing with the arguably most anticipated video game in history is just not a good idea. To give this a positive spin, we’ve decided to send out pre-release keys with closed Beta access to all eligible Kickstarter backers on November 2nd, so they will be able to play the first 10ish hours of EVERSPACE 2 a month earlier. Furthermore, we also plan to give away 200 additional Beta pre-release keys good for the closed beta only through media partners and our weekly community streams to ease the pain for a few lucky space pilots.”

To help tide the EVERSPACE™ 2 community over the holiday season, The ROCKFISH Games team has decided to send out pre-release keys for the closed beta to all Kickstarter backers who pledged on the Just A Digital Copy, Please and higher.

This news was announced alongside an early look at the Gunship class of heavy fighters and a sneak peek at plans for the all-new crafting system.

As in any looter shooter, defeating enemies and completing quests will provide rewards that aren’t always what a player is seeking for their ideal build. The new crafting system comes into play to produce valuable equipment also from collected lower-level items. Primary weapons, secondary weapons, and ship modules can be improved, and players will be able to collect rare blueprints for epic weapons and equipment over the course of the game.

In addition, ROCKFISH Games presents the first details about the Gunship, a heavy, armed to the teeth heavy fighter subclass with a devastating 360° targeting automated turret as its ultimate special ability.

The team plans to add this new ship class and crafting to EVERSPACE™ 2 for the Early Access launch in January 2021.

Find out more in the latest Kickstarter Update: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rockfishgames/everspace-2/posts/3001245/

Warhammer: Chaosbane Coming to Next-Gen Consoles

2020/10/30
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

NACON and Eko Software are pleased to announce that Warhammer: Chaosbane will be available on next-generation consoles with the Slayer Edition. The first hack-and-slash available on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation®5, this edition includes the most complete version of the game with all DLC packs (12 in total), all the updates, among them Keela, the Tower of Chaos and a 4K 60FPS visual experience. A new character, Jurgen Haider the Witch Hunter and additional content will also be available on November 10 for the Xbox Series X|S and PC, then from the 12 and 19 November on PlayStation®5 according to the date of availability of the console in each country.

Wearing the distinctive hat and long coat of his order, the Witch Hunter’s skilled use of two weapons makes him particularly formidable: in close combat with his sword and from a distance with his pistol. He wanders the roads of the Old World to purge it of Chaos. This inquisitor draws his power directly from his faith in Sigmar, and he becomes judge and executioner when he cleanses the heresy and Chaos he exposes.

As well as the introduction of this new character, there is also a free patch that adds improvements for new players and fans of the first hour of the game. The two hubs of Act 1 and Act 2 have been expanded. The area around the camp of Act 2 has also been enhanced with new enemies to fight. There is also a new area – the cemetery – which adds a new environment and a larger bestiary. This includes new enemies, including Daemon Princes, Skullcrushers (mounted and on foot), a Chaos Warrior and new cultists.

The new Witch Hunter character is part of the Slayer Edition on the new consoles and available as DLC for current-generation consoles. The patch with improved environments, new area and bestiary is free for everyone on all platforms.

The first hack-and-slash set in the Warhammer Fantasy Battles world, Warhammer: Chaosbane thrusts players into the heart of the Old World, a continent scarred by the Great War Against Chaos – a bloody conflict that has ravaged the Empire of Man. You can play as a Human, High Elf, Wood Elf, Dwarf, Dwarf Engineer or Witch Hunter as you explore the iconic areas of the Warhammer Fantasy Battles world, which has captivated millions of fans worldwide.

Warhammer Chaosbane is available on PC Steam, Xbox One and PlayStation®4.

The new character and additional content patch will be available on November 10 on these platforms.

The new character and additional content patch will be part of the Slayer Edition of Warhammer Chaosbane from November 10, 2020 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®4, PC Steam, and on PlayStation®5 from the 12 or 19 November, according to the date of availability of the console in each country.

Welcome to the Blumhouse Announces Next Four Films in Series

2020/10/30
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News

Following the highly-anticipated global launch of “Welcome to the Blumhouse”, Prime Video announced today the next chapter of four films in this collection of eight genre-movies produced by Amazon Studios and Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Television. The slate of titles are: The Manor written and directed by Axelle Carolyn, Black as Night from director Maritte Lee Go, Madres directed by Ryan Zaragoza and Bingo from director Gigi Saul Guerrero. The suspenseful thrillers will launch in 2021 on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.

The “Welcome to the Blumhouse” program continues the legacy of original, elevated, genre storytelling that is a Blumhouse signature. Centered around unsettling themes of institutional horrors and personal phobias, the films tap into people’s deepest fears. These social thrillers present a distinctive vision and unique perspective. Similar to the first four films of the program, the slate continues with a thruline theme making it the first ever program of Amazon Original movies on Prime Video that are thematically connected. The films continue to showcase exciting up-and-coming filmmakers, alongside established actors in exceptional and shocking new roles.

“Coming off the successful launch of the first four films of the program, which has surpassed our expectations, we are excited to reveal the next chapter coming in 2021,” said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios. “The spine-tingling, edge of your seat thrills continues in this next collection of titles that will surely entertain, surprise and shock our global customers.”

“We’re thrilled to see how audiences around the world have responded to the films in the “Welcome to the Blumhouse” slate. We couldn’t be prouder of the work of these talented filmmakers, cast and crew on all the movies,” said Jeremy Gold, President Blumhouse Television. “And we’re excited to introduce the next wave of films and the incredible filmmakers at their helm.”

The Manor is written and directed by Axelle Carolyn, and stars Barbara Hershey, Bruce Davison, Nicholas Alexander, Jill Larsen, Fran Bennett and Katie Amanda Keane. After suffering a stroke, Judith Albright moves into a historic nursing home, where she begins to suspect something supernatural is preying on the residents. In order to escape she’ll need to convince everyone around her that she doesn’t actually belong there after all. Executive produced by Jason Blum, Jeremy Gold, Marci Wiseman, Lisa Bruce, Sandy King and Richard J Bosner.

Black as Night is directed by Maritte Lee Go and written by Sherman Payne. The cast stars Asjha Cooper, Fabrizio Guido, Craig Tate, Keith David, Mason Beauchamp, Abbie Gayle and Frankie Smith. A teenage girl with self-esteem issues finds confidence in the most unlikely way, by spending her summer battling vampires that prey on New Orleans’ disenfranchised with the help of her best friend, the boy she’s always pined for, and a peculiar rich girl. Executive produced by Jason Blum, Jeremy Gold, Marci Wiseman, Lisa Bruce, Maggie Malina and Guy Stodel.

Madres is directed by first-time feature director Ryan Zaragoza and written by Marcella Ochoa & Mario Miscione. Starring Tenoch Huerta, Ariana Guerra, Evelyn Gonzalez, Kerry Cahill, and Elpidia Carrillo. A Mexican-American couple expecting their first child relocate to a migrant farming community in 1970’s California. When the wife begins to experience strange symptoms and terrifying visions, she tries to determine if it’s related to a legendary curse or something more nefarious. Executive produced by Jason Blum, Jeremy Gold, Marci Wiseman, Lisa Bruce, Sanjay Sharma and Matthew Myers.

Bingo is directed by Gigi Saul Guerrero and written by Shane McKenzie & Gigi Saul Guerrero, along with Perry Blackshear. In the Barrio of Oak Springs live a strong and stubborn group of elderly friends who refuse to be gentrified. Their leader, Lupita, keeps them together as a community, a family. But little did they know, their beloved Bingo hall is about to be sold to a much more powerful force than money itself. Executive produced by Jason Blum, Jeremy Gold, Marci Wiseman and Raynor Shima.

Currently on Prime Video, the initial slate of films launched earlier this month with The Lie from acclaimed writer/director Veena Sud, Black Box from up-and-coming writer/director Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr., Evil Eye from promising young directors Elan Dassani and Rajeev Dassani, and Nocturne from filmmaker Zu Quirke.

All in! Games to Distribute Chernobylite on Console Platforms

2020/10/30
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

All in! Games has announced a new partnership with The Farm 51, bringing another dimension of resources to the distribution of Chernobylite on consoles.

Chernobylite is available now on Steam in Early Access and on GOG in Games in Development. The game will be published by All in! Games and launch in 2021 on current-gen and next-gen consoles.

Thanks to the cooperation, the game will utilize many more distribution channels (including streaming platforms) and will be professionally localized in more languages than originally planned.

“We’re thrilled that just a week after the successful premiere of Ghostrunner we can announce other important news. We believe that Chernobylite will be just as popular as our cyberpunk title and will meet the expectations of players all around the world,” said Piotr Żygadło, CEO at All in! Games SA a publishing house listed on the stock exchange in Warsaw. “Usually we don’t engage in projects without ownership of the IP, but the quality of The Farm 51’s production and its potential convinced us to make an exception,” he added.

Xbox Announces Global Livestream Event for November 10th

2020/10/30
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Microsoft has announced they will host a global livestream on November 10th to honor the launch of the new Xbox generation. They invite you, players of all identities and backgrounds, console generations and devices, skill sets and tastes, to celebrate, connect, and play together. They invite you to grab your device of choice and play alongside Team Xbox, your favorite creators, and our partners, right from your homes around the world. Tune in to the global livestream in celebration of play on November 10th at 2PM ET / 11AM PT on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook Gaming.

 

The Cromwell Adults-Only Casino Re-Opens in Las Vegas

2020/10/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

In accordance with directives from Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars” or “the Company”) has resumed hospitality and gaming operations at The Cromwell today, Oct. 29, as the final property to reopen on the Las Vegas Strip. The boutique hotel and gaming floor is now open seven days a week for guests 21 and over. Guests of all ages are welcome at GIADA, the award-winning restaurant of notable chef Giada De Laurentiis.

This follows the successful reopening of all Caesars Entertainment operations on the Las Vegas Strip, including Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas, Harrah’s Las Vegas, Paris Las Vegas, Bally’s Las Vegas, The LINQ Hotel + Experience and Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. As previously announced, the Company has also reopened The LINQ Promenade, High Roller Observation Wheel, FLY LINQ and Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck.

“In addition to The Cromwell being the only standalone boutique hotel, it is now the first adults-only hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip,” said Senior Vice President and The Cromwell General Manager Ken Janssen. “We are thrilled to welcome our dedicated Associates back, and our guests can once again enjoy The Cromwell’s personalized service and unique amenities like the new Drai’s Lounge and GIADA, with enhanced health and safety protocols.”

While closed to guests, The Cromwell was home to the U.S. version of the international reality sensation, “LOVE ISLAND,” which filmed its second season at Drai’s Nightclub sequestered in a “bubble” for five weeks over the summer. After finding love and receiving the top prize on the show, it was only fitting that season two winners, Justine Ndiba and Caleb Corprew, returned to Las Vegas to help reopen the boutique hotel and casino. The fan-favorite couple joined Caesars Entertainment Regional President Gary Selesner, and Senior Vice President and The Cromwell General Manager Ken Janssen, in a countdown to officially reopen the doors, which culminated in a spectacle of confetti cannons and cheers. Once inside, the “LOVE ISLAND” stars ceremoniously rolled the first dice at The Cromwell’s craps table.

The following amenities are now open at The Cromwell:

Restaurants

  • GIADA – open to guests of all ages, beginning Oct. 30
    • Dinner service: Friday through Sunday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • eatwell – open for fast-casual service, as well as mobile ordering
    • Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
    • Friday through Sunday, 6 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Bars and Lounges

  • Bound Cocktail Lounge
    • Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.
    • Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 a.m.
  • Interlude Casino Lounge
    • Daily, 24 hours
  • Drai’s Lounge – located at Drai’s After Hours, beginning Oct. 30 (by reservation only)
    • Friday through Sunday, 10 p.m. – close

Gaming

  • William Hill Sports Book
  • Gaming offerings like:
    • Single “0” Roulette
    • EZ Baccarat
    • 3-2 Shoe and Double-Deck Blackjack
    • 100X Odds on Craps
  • The Abbey, the high-limit slot area

Fitness Center

  • Fitness Center

Retail

  • Curios

Located on the bustling corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road – directly across from Caesars Palace – The Cromwell keeps it intimate with 188 rooms including 19 suites and has received the Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Award for several consecutive years. The standalone boutique hotel also features a 40,000-square-foot casino with gaming offerings from single “0” roulette to EZ Baccarat to 100X odds on Craps to 3-2 shoe and double-deck blackjack, making playing at The Cromwell one of the best odds to win big in Vegas. Additional amenities include Bound – the elevated lobby bar, Interlude Casino Lounge, award-winning GIADA – the first-ever restaurant by celebrity chef and television personality Giada De Laurentiis and the fast-casual eatwell.

Drai’s After Hours is now Drai’s Lounge, a sleek, sexy lounge with multiple rooms where DJs play chart-topping songs of today, including top 40, EDM and hip hop. In addition to bottle service, Drai’s Lounge serves craft cocktails, including the club’s famed Drai’s Lemonade, plus a signature grilled cheese sandwich and a dessert tray. Reservations can be made on the website at www.draisgroup.com or by emailing info@draislv.com

Additionally, The Cromwell offers the newly branded William Hill Sports Book, with new customer offerings that include self-service sports betting kiosks and an expanded betting menu featuring LIVE InPlay Wagering.

Guests can save up to 30 percent on their next stay at The Cromwell with Caesars’ Halloween Sale from Oct. 26 through Nov. 2, as well as the Fall Savings Sale from Nov. 2-23, for select travel dates through September 2021. These hotel offers are based on availability and cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer codes: SEMI20 and FALL20.

As the Company previously announced, self-parking will remain free for Nevada residents with valid identification, registered hotel guests, and Caesars Rewards loyalty members rated Platinum and above. Beginning on Friday, Oct. 30, all other guests will be charged to self-park at Caesars’ Las Vegas resorts, including The Cromwell. The Cromwell valet will remain closed at this time. Caesars Entertainment will donate all parking fee profits collected to several charitable organizations who support Caesars team members and local communities in need, through the end of the first quarter in 2021.

The resumption of business at The Cromwell follows the reopening of Caesars regional casinos and hotels across the country, in addition to the Las Vegas properties mentioned above. Caesars will open its remaining Las Vegas properties in line with customer demand, regulatory requirements and any additional health and safety considerations.

The Cromwell has implemented Caesars’ new health and safety protocols, which enhance its existing plans and practices in these areas. All Caesars properties are focused on the well-being of team members, guests and the community, and continue to work to create an environment with high standards of sanitization and physical distancing practices. Among the enhanced health and safety protocols include more frequent cleaning and sanitization. Caesars has also implemented a health screening program for all employees. Team members and guests are required to wear masks, which the Company makes available, at all Caesars properties.

For more information on the Company’s health and safety protocols, visit: www.Caesars.com/health.